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How far is Decatur, IL, from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 8040 miles / 12939 kilometers / 6986 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Decatur Airport

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8040
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12939
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6986
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Flight time duration
15 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 004 kg

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Distance from Windhoek to Decatur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Windhoek to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8039.864 miles
  • 12938.907 kilometers
  • 6986.451 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 8041.923 miles
  • 12942.221 kilometers
  • 6988.240 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Windhoek to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Decatur Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Decatur generates about 1 004 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 004 kilograms equals 2 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin Hosea Kutako International Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WDH
ICAO Code: FYWH
Coordinates: 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″E
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W